Planet Ark to host free recyclable toothpaste packaging webinar
Planet Ark, in conjunction with Colgate, is hosting a free webinar for local government on the recyclability of toothpaste packaging.
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Darwin food vendors rally behind Plastic Free NT
Dozens of cafes, restaurants and mobile food vendors across Darwin are taking on problem single-use plastics under the Plastic Free NT program.
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‘Smart Bin’ prototype sorts out waste stream contamination
Researchers from CSIRO and University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have teamed up for the development of a new ‘Smart Bin’ to help sort waste streams at the source.
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APCO launches ANZPAC Roadmap to 2025
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has released a roadmap to achieve Australia New Zealand Pacific Island Plastics Pact (ANZPAC) targets.
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CSIRO signs MoU with US to collaborate on plastic waste, energy
A new agreement between Australia and the United States will see greater international research collaboration in areas related to plastic waste, renewable energy, electricity grids and hydrogen.
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ALDI reveals Aussies want to be better recyclers
New research commissioned by ALDI Australia* confirms a reduction in plastics waste is top of mind for shoppers, with 73 per cent of Australians agreeing supermarkets should work with suppliers to reduce the packaging on products.
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Plastic Free July the perfect time to tread lightly
TreadLightly is calling on Australians to embrace Plastic Free July by keeping their pre-loved and unwanted shoes out of landfill.
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Australia to launch plastics innovation hub in Vietnam
Globally, 75 per cent of plastic produced is becoming waste. The Plastics Innovation Hub Vietnam aims to reduce plastic waste in the country by driving collaboration and using science and innovation to develop real-world solutions.
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Polystyrene no match for hungry superworms
A common species of worm could be the key to polystyrene recycling on a mass scale, researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have discovered.
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Victorians asked for feedback on CDS design
The Victorian Government is seeking feedback on the design of its incoming container deposit scheme (CDS), which has entered its second consultation stage.
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